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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229,369.08, 343,436.94 and 187,074.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229,369.08, 343,436.94 and 187,074.66 is: 280,109.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229,369.08 : 343,436.94 = 187,074.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229,369.08/343,436.94 = 187,074.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229,369.08x = 343,436.94 × 187,074.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229,369.08x = 64,248,348,781.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,248,348,781.94/229,369.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,109.02

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